How to Freeze Cabbage

By LeafTV Team

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Cabbage has long been a diet staple, materializing in various forms from fresh to sauerkraut to slaw. A whole head of cabbage often is too large to be used at one time, but it can be preserved in the freezer for up to a year for use later.

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Bring a pot of water to boiling on the stove. Rinse off the head of cabbage under the kitchen sink faucet while the water boils.

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Separate the individual leaves of cabbage, cut the head into wedges or shred it, depending on how you intend to use the cabbage after you thaw it.

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Blanch the cabbage in the boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, depending on how you cut the cabbage. Shredded cabbage will take less time to blanch than a wedge.

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Run the cabbage under cold water for a few seconds to stop the cooking process after blanching.

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Dry the cabbage by patting it with a clean paper towel.

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Place the cabbage leaves or wedges into plastic freezer bags. Remove as much air as possible before sealing the bag.